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01janAll Day31decGalway 2020 - European Capital of CultureEuropean Capital of Culture
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GALWAY CITY ON THE WEST COAST OF IRELAND, IS THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE FOR THE YEAR 2020. In 2020, Galway City and County will host hundreds of events throughout the
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GALWAY CITY ON THE WEST COAST OF IRELAND, IS THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE FOR THE YEAR 2020.
In 2020, Galway City and County will host hundreds of events throughout the year, with the aim of empowering communities to unite through culture, to create something amazing.
Galway 2020 will follow the Celtic Calendar to bring a distinctly Irish feel to this very European festival.
Anything that feeds the soul is culture. Culture is art, music, dance, its food , sea, landscape, its the people, Its fun! Since the announcement in 2015 of Galway winning the European Capital of Culture 2020, the anticipation has been building with the excitement of the unknown.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
The year will see an extraordinary showcase of events highlighting the richness and diversity of Galway’s culture and its people.
Time
January 1 (Wednesday) - December 31 (Thursday)
Location
Galway City & County - Various Venues
09mar(mar 9)6:00 pm31dec(dec 31)10:00 pmMonument - Galway 2020Galway City Museum
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Galway City Museum will be the lead partner on Monument – a project that celebrates the cultural landscapes and visual language of islands in
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Date & Time:
1 MAR 2020 – 31 DEC 2020
Time
March 9 (Monday) 6:00 pm - December 31 (Thursday) 10:00 pm
Location
Galway City Museum
10apr7:35 pm9:00 pmConnacht Rugby v's Glasgow WarriorsThe Sportsground
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Connacht Rugby v's Glasgow Warriors Date & Time: Friday 10th April at 7.35pm Further info Stay in the heart of the action at The Forster Court Hotel an enjoy
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Connacht Rugby v’s Glasgow Warriors
Date & Time: Friday 10th April at 7.35pm
Stay in the heart of the action at The Forster Court Hotel an enjoy the upcoming Connacht Rugby match in Galway City, 5 minutes walk from our city centre location to The Sportsground with pre and post match drink promotions on the day.
Enjoy a choice of dining in Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour, with our renowned Brunch Menu available every Saturday and Sunday. And lunch and dinner menus available daily. Relax with a pre-show cocktail or choose from one of our 500 Gins – the largest collection in Ireland.
Time
(Friday) 7:35 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Connacht Rugby - The Sportground
17apr(apr 17)9:00 am27(apr 27)10:00 pmCellissimo - Galway 2020Music for Galway
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Events Galway 2020: European Capital of Culture Music for Galway proudly introduces the first edition of Cellissimo – a major new international triennial cello festival. Join Music for Galway as they
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Events Galway 2020: European Capital of Culture
Music for Galway proudly introduces the first edition of Cellissimo – a major new international triennial cello festival. Join Music for Galway as they celebrate one of the world’s most beloved and versatile instruments in all its diversity. Meet the Galway Cello, an instrument made of locally grown trees.
Star cellists from all over the world will gather in Galway including Mischa Maisky (Russia), Giovanni Sollima (Italy), Nicolas Altstaedt (France/Germany), Adrian Brendel (England), Tatjana Vassiljeva (Russia), Marc Coppey (France), Laura van her Heijden (UK), Hannah Roberts (UK), Natalie Haas (Canada), Jakob Koranyi (Sweden), and Naomi Berrill (Ireland/Italy).
Time
17 (Friday) 9:00 am - 27 (Monday) 10:00 pm
Location
Galway City
17apr8:00 pm10:00 pmCoolioBlack Box Theatre
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Coolio took over the world rap scene in the '90s through the immense success of “Gangsta’s Paradise”, which won a Grammy in 1996 for Best Rap Performance. It sold
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Coolio took over the world rap scene in the ’90s through the immense success of “Gangsta’s Paradise”, which won a Grammy in 1996 for Best Rap Performance. It sold over six million copies and was Billboard Magazine’s number one single in 1995. “Gangsta’s Paradise” would also be featured on the “Dangerous Minds” soundtrack and movie.
Coolio is playing at the Black Box theatre on Friday 17th of April. Tickets for Coolio, priced at €24.00, are available from www.tht.ie
Tickets: €24.00
Date & Time: 17th of April
The Forster Court Hotel is a great base to enjoy Your Weekend in Galway. Stay in the heart of the city and enjoy most of events, venues and galleries within a short walk from the Forster Court Hotel Galway.
Enjoy a choice of dining in Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour, with our renowned Brunch Menu available every Saturday and Sunday. And lunch and dinner menus available daily. Relax with a pre-show cocktail or choose from one of our 500 Gins – the largest collection in Ireland.
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Black Box Theatre
Organizer
Town Hall Theatre
25apr7:35 pm9:00 pmConnacht Rugby v's Ulster RugbyThe Sportsground
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Connacht Rugby v's Ulster Rugby Date & Time: Saturday 25th April at 7.35pm Further info Stay in the heart of the action at The Forster Court Hotel an enjoy
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Connacht Rugby v’s Ulster Rugby
Date & Time: Saturday 25th April at 7.35pm
Stay in the heart of the action at The Forster Court Hotel an enjoy the upcoming Connacht Rugby match in Galway City, 5 minutes walk from our city centre location to The Sportsground with pre and post match drink promotions on the day.
Enjoy a choice of dining in Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour, with our renowned Brunch Menu available every Saturday and Sunday. And lunch and dinner menus available daily. Relax with a pre-show cocktail or choose from one of our 500 Gins – the largest collection in Ireland.
Time
(Saturday) 7:35 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Connacht Rugby - The Sportground
25apr8:00 pm10:00 pmAslanBlack Box Theatre
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Aslan's 2020 tour will see the Dublin band performing songs from their full back catalogue of albums with a host of hit singles alongside fan favourites. The band have
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Aslan’s 2020 tour will see the Dublin band performing songs from their full back catalogue of albums with a host of hit singles alongside fan favourites. The band have also hinted that the very special tour will feature songs that have not been performed live in a very long time.
Aslan will play at the Black Box theatre on Saturday 25th of April. Tickets for Coolio, priced at €24.00, are available from www.tht.ie
Tickets: €27.50
Date & Time: 25th of April
The Forster Court Hotel is a great base to enjoy Your Weekend in Galway. Stay in the heart of the city and enjoy most of events, venues and galleries within a short walk from the Forster Court Hotel Galway.
Enjoy a choice of dining in Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour, with our renowned Brunch Menu available every Saturday and Sunday. And lunch and dinner menus available daily. Relax with a pre-show cocktail or choose from one of our 500 Gins – the largest collection in Ireland.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Black Box Theatre
Organizer
Town Hall Theatre
28apr01mayBingo Wings(Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre)Black Box Theatre
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The masters of aerial spectacle present a stunning new show suitable for everyone from 8 to 98 years old. It’s 1974, and Bingo Fever has hit the town of Ballydawn,
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The masters of aerial spectacle present a stunning new show suitable for everyone from 8 to 98 years old. It’s 1974, and Bingo Fever has hit the town of Ballydawn, where everyone dreams of scooping the huge Snowball jackpot. But when star-crossed lovers Jimmy and Moya try to rig the game, fate, family and a giant storm get in the way. Will destiny keep them apart, or will their lucky number finally come up? Bingo Wings is a story about luck and love that takes you on a flight of fantasy that’s funny, moving and spectacular.
Bingo Wings will play at the Black Box theatre on the 29th, 30th of April & 1st of May. Tickets for Bingo Wings are priced at €18/16, are available from www.tht.ie
Tickets: €18/16
Date & Time: 28th,29th April, 1st May.
The Forster Court Hotel is a great base to enjoy Your Weekend in Galway. Stay in the heart of the city and enjoy most of events, venues and galleries within a short walk from the Forster Court Hotel Galway.
Enjoy a choice of dining in Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour, with our renowned Brunch Menu available every Saturday and Sunday. And lunch and dinner menus available daily. Relax with a pre-show cocktail or choose from one of our 500 Gins – the largest collection in Ireland.
Time
April 28 (Tuesday) 8:00 pm - May 1 (Friday) 10:00 pm
Location
Black Box Theatre
Organizer
Town Hall Theatre